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I had to have my portal replaced three days ago. Apparently I had no restriction for over two years and did not pay attention due to personal tradegies. I lost my husband to stomach cancer and my father to pancreatic cancer almost to the day the next month. I've neglected my health and I need to get back on track before my next visit for a fill.

I have been watching what I eat and excercise about thirty minus Mon-Friday. Saturday and Sunday about two hours. I belong to a fitness club and enjoy it.

Please help, all responses would be appreciated!

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I am so incredibly sorry for your losses :( ((hugs))

I can only offer tips based on what works for me, but maybe they can help you too. My "biggies" for losing weight and staying on track are:

  1. Tracking and logging the calories for every piece of food I put in my mouth. It's the only way I can be certain I'm not going over my daily calorie allowance and it also holds me accountable to what I eat.
  2. Never eating more than a cup of food per meal
  3. Eating at least 60g of Protein a day
  4. Drinking TONS of Water. I sip either Water or green tea pretty much all day long.
  5. I don't eat if I'm not physically hungry, even if that means skipping a meal or eating at weird times.

Best wishes to you, you can do this!

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Your doctor may have a different take on your situation but here's one successful doctors routine:

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First I am so sorry for your loss of your husband and father to lose both must be very hard Hugs. I love Missy reply, if only we could all live by that advice. I live by carories in and out, and work hard to get all my protien. hugs and more hugs and will pray you follow your doctors advice.

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like the others, so very sorry for your loss..

the only thing i am going to offer as a (do) is to believe in yourself

the only don't i am going to offer is dont make excuses...either do it or dont.

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